ZYN vs Pablo
On our shelf, ZYN has 10 cans in Mini and Slim formats across 5 flavor families, at 6–10 mg per pouch. Pablo has 14 cans from the Gold Edition line across 4 flavor families, at 17 mg per pouch. On our shelf, ZYN has 6 to 10 mg per pouch (2 to 4 of 6 strength dots) and Pablo Gold Edition 17 mg (5 of 6). If you want less nicotine per pouch, look at ZYN; past strength, the choice comes down to taste.
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ZYN and Pablo side by side
Built from the cans on our shelf right now, so the figures update as the range changes.
| Detail | ZYN | Pablo |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Swedish Match USA, Inc. | A Danish nicotine pouch brand |
| Origin | [Country of manufacture] | [Country of manufacture] |
| Cans on our shelf | 10 cans | 14 cans |
| Flavors | 9 | 14 |
| Flavor families | Mint, Citrus, Berry & fruit, Coffee, Licorice | Mint, Berry & fruit, Ice, Cola |
| Formats | Mini and Slim | [Pablo pouch format per manufacturer] |
| Product line | — | Gold Edition |
| Nicotine per pouch on our shelf | 6–10 mg | 17 mg |
| Strength dots (of 6) | 2–4 of 6 dots | 5 of 6 dots |
| Price per can (CAD) | $13.99 (was $17.99); rolls and cartons 5% off | $14.99 (was $17.25); rolls and cartons 5% off |
Which should you pick: ZYN or Pablo?
It comes down to how much nicotine you want in a pouch and which flavors you like.
- Strength: Pablo Gold Edition cans list 17 mg per pouch. The ZYN cans we carry are 6, 8 or 10 mg per pouch. If you prefer a lower mg per pouch, look at ZYN; if you already know you want a high mg per pouch, look at Pablo.
- Flavor: ZYN spreads across mint, citrus, coffee, licorice and fruit. Pablo leans toward fruit and ice flavors, with mint and cola options.
- Format: ZYN comes in Mini and Slim cans. Every Pablo can we carry is from the Gold Edition line; its pouch format is [Pablo pouch format per manufacturer].
Check the mg on each can's page before you order; the table above always shows what is on the shelf right now.
Are the strength dots the same for both brands?
Yes, on PouchSelect. Every can on PouchSelect uses one 6-dot strength scale: 2 dots is 6 mg, 3 dots 8 mg, 4 dots 10 mg, 5 dots 17 mg and 6 dots 20 mg per pouch. ZYN cans here are 2 to 4 dots; Pablo Gold Edition is 5. The dots printed on each maker's own lid follow that brand's scale and don't line up, so compare with ours or with mg per pouch.
Who makes ZYN and Pablo?
ZYN is made by Swedish Match USA, Inc., the company named for ZYN on FDA's list of authorized nicotine pouch products. Pablo is a Danish nicotine pouch brand (vaping360).
Frequently asked questions
Is Pablo stronger than ZYN?
By nicotine per pouch, the cans we carry differ a lot: Pablo Gold Edition lists 17 mg per pouch, while the ZYN cans are 6, 8 or 10 mg. The strength dots tell the same story: ZYN is 2 to 4 of 6, Pablo is 5 of 6.
Are the strength dots the same for both brands?
Every can on PouchSelect uses one 6-dot strength scale: 2 dots is 6 mg, 3 dots 8 mg, 4 dots 10 mg, 5 dots 17 mg and 6 dots 20 mg per pouch. ZYN cans here are 2 to 4 dots; Pablo Gold Edition is 5.
Do ZYN and Pablo come in the same formats?
We can't say yet. The ZYN cans we carry come in Mini and Slim. The Pablo cans we carry are all from the Gold Edition line, which is a product line rather than a pouch format; Pablo's pouch format is [Pablo pouch format per manufacturer]. The comparison table lists what is on the shelf right now.
Where can I check which nicotine pouches FDA has authorized?
FDA publishes a list of authorized nicotine pouch products. Check it for the exact brand, flavor and strength you are looking at.
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